This summer I decided to take a long overdue trip for some rest and relaxation, however, making a weekend trip to the beach wasn’t an option. I knew I wanted to spend my weekend in paradise, even if I couldn’t be near the ocean, and quickly realized that I was only a few hours away from experiencing that at the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville. As a Margaritaville University ambassador, I knew I could utilize some of my perks to get an incredible stay at an incredible price, so I started booking my trip immediately! I seamlessly booked a last minute room for the weekend, packed my bags, and started my journey to enjoying a Margaritaville State of Mind.

I arrived at the hotel pretty late, but was promptly greeted by an incredible guest services team who helped me get settled into my room while my car was handled by their valet parking service. I have always found it difficult to navigate parking in downtown Nashville, so this service took a lot of stress out of my trip from the beginning. The Margaritaville Hotel Nashville is located steps away from Broadway and other Nashville attractions, so I was able to navigate the city with ease and without the worry of using my car. That’s a huge win for me!

My room was incredible and the attention to detail in the design made me feel like I was enjoying a stay by the ocean, but when I looked out the oversized window, I was greeted by the hustle & bustle of downtown Nashville. It was a way for me to enjoy the best of both worlds and I knew I had made the right choice on where to spend my time! I quickly settled in for the night and felt right at home as I was planning my explorations for the day ahead.

The next morning, I decided to enjoy the luxurious rooftop pool for some self-care time before spending the evening exploring the city. The pool has an incredible view of downtown Nashville, has convenient access to the Fins Bar, and has a variety of pool side seating and cabana options. The atmosphere was relaxing, which was exactly what I was looking for to start my day!

I decided to continue enjoying self-care time in my guest room before heading out, so I made myself a cup of coffee using the keurig station and hopped into the spa-like shower, which had some of my favorite St. Somewhere Spa body wash & hair care samples. Including St. Somewhere Spa branded samples was a small touch, but it elevated my morning routine, as the tropical aromatics made getting ready feel like a spa experience instead of a chore.

I spent the next few days enjoying Music City and relaxing at the hotel and I was so happy that I chose to stay there. It was the perfect weekend getaway and as soon as I left, I was already planning my next trip to come back!

The small details set the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville apart from other options in the area. Between the attentive staff, attention to detail, convenient location, and immersion into the Margaritaville State of mind, the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville isn’t just a place to stay in Nashville– it is a place to experience in Nashville.

Ashley-Shae Benton is a Margaritaville University ambassador at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Learn more about Margaritaville University here.